FILE | People on a Durban beach 2 minutes Despite the overcast weather, some holidaymakers are making the most of their time on Durban’s beaches. Elias Pobe and his family traveled from Johannesburg to spend the festive period in Durban. They started their day with a swim at the beachfront and plan to spend New…
Police station The parents of a two-year-old boy and four-year-old girl from Eldorado Park south of Johannesburg have been arrested on charges of attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice. This after the mother confirmed to police that her partner has been allegedly sexually abusing and assaulting the children. The girl child is fighting…
An open manhole 2 minutes Johannesburg Water says urgent action is required to address the ongoing issue of theft and vandalism of infrastructure. It says critical assets like pipes, pumps and manholes are frequently targeted, disrupting reliable water supply and sanitation services for residents and businesses in and around the metro. The water utility says…
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Mastercard. 1 minute The South African Union of Students (SAUS) has called on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to resolve payment issues with private residence providers to prevent potential disruptions. An ongoing standoff between the scheme and accommodation providers affiliated with the Private Student Housing Association over…
Taxis at a rank The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in Gauteng has condemned the shooting and killing of a 30-year-old taxi driver in Evaton on Wednesday. Police say the deceased, who is affiliated with the Orange Vaal Taxi Association, was killed in a drive-by shooting on the Golden Highway. Police have opened a…
The bail application of the second man accused of allegedly pulling the trigger in the assassination of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, is expected to continue on Monday at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court. Mozambican national Armindo Pacula faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder and contravening the Immigration Act. LIVE STREAM:
Easter Road Safety Campaign 2025. 1 minute The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has welcomed the notable drop in road crashes and fatalities during the Easter 2025 period. Easter road deaths have fallen to their lowest in three years. The association has attributed this success to proactive planning, coordinated enforcement, and collaboration between the…
South African National Defence Force members. 2 minutes The Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that the Department of Defence has topped the list of offenders with late payments of supplier invoices totalling R348 million. While it was an improvement from the previous quarter, only 19 national departments out of 42 fully complied with legislation…
[File image] A man in handcuffs. 1 minute Four most wanted members of a notorious gang in the Amaoti area of Inanda township, north of Durban, have been arrested in connection with over 20 murder cases. The four, who are aged between 21 and 33, were arrested by an intelligence-driven multidisciplinary team. Police spokesperson Robert…
Mine workers stand underground at Gold Fields’ South Deep mine, south-west of Johannesburg, South Africa October 12, 2022. 1 minute The latest economic wrap-up for May 2025 from Stats SA shows decline in mining and manufacturing year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, as unemployment grew to 32,9% and consumer price inflation remained below three…
